Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Richmond, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Richmond rent stands today
Richmond, CA rent rose 13.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters today are paying $317 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Richmond runs 36.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros despite a limited total rental inventory of 87 units.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Richmond sit at $3,850/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,877/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,450/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,638/month. The bedroom tiers show a wide range of rents across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Coronado rents climbed 59.5% year over year to $2,950/month across 19 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 13.9% rise. Meanwhile, Greenbriar saw rents fall 34.5% year over year to $2,750/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Richmond.
Median rent
Median rent in Richmond
$2,600/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Richmond is $2,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Richmond
87
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Richmond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Richmond, CA
Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Richmond, CA
Rent prices in Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richmond is $2,295, whereas a house costs $3,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Richmond run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,850 | No Change | 135% | |
1 bedroom | $1,877 |  4% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 9% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,637 | 6% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belding Woods | $2,300 | |
Coronado | $2,950 | |
Cortez Stege | $2,750 | |
East Richmond | $2,500 | |
Hilltop Bayview | $2,477 | |
Iron Triangle | $2,375 | |
Marina Bay | $2,450 | |
North And East | $2,395 | |
Point Richmond | $2,500 | |
Richmond Annex | $2,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,295 | No Change | 8% | |
Condos | $2,700 | 43% | 13% | |
Houses | $3,175 | 4% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,850
Last year
135%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,877
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,637
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
North And East
Average rent
$2,395
Cortez Stege
Average rent
$2,750
Hilltop Bayview
Average rent
$2,477
Belding Woods
Average rent
$2,300
Richmond Annex
Average rent
$2,395
Coronado
Average rent
$2,950
Point Richmond
Average rent
$2,500
Iron Triangle
Average rent
$2,375
East Richmond
Average rent
$2,500
Marina Bay
Average rent
$2,450
Apartments
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
43%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,175
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Richmond, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Richmond, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Richmond and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
Richmond
37%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Richmond, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,650
4%$2,640
6%$3,510
24%$2,300
10%$2,575
59%$2,450
38%$2,697
4%$4,560
27%$2,495
18%$2,950
2%$2,050
2%$3,095
5%Discover rentals in Richmond, CA
5d+ ago
Belding Woods house for rent in Richmond
421 22nd St, Richmond, CA 94801
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Belding Woods apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Panhandle Annex apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
324 43rd St, Richmond, CA 94805
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Richmond house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$4,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Marina Bay condo for rent in Richmond
15 Shoreline Ct #15, Richmond, CA 94804
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Nov 11
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
54m ago
Verified
2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,369–$3,217
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
144 13th St, Richmond, CA 94801
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Verified
2248 Key Blvd, Richmond, CA 94805
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2248 Key Blvd, Richmond, CA 94805
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 22
54m ago
Verified
2601 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,369–$3,217
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
East Richmond house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2h ago
Iron Triangle apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
East Richmond house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
9h ago
Cortez-Stege apartment for rent in Richmond
2603 Virginia Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Richmond, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Richmond rental market.
How much is rent in Richmond?
The average rent in Richmond is $2,600 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Richmond?
Average rent prices in Richmond have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Richmond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Richmond is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Richmond?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond are Belding Woods ($2,300/mo), Iron Triangle ($2,375/mo), and North And East ($2,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Richmond?
To comfortably afford rent in Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Richmond?
Summer months offer the best rental deals in Richmond, with June seeing the lowest rents of the year. January has the highest rents and most competition, with roughly an 8% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).